Ellis County Back-to-School Bashes

ELLIS COUNTY – As parents are readying their children for back-to-school, cities in the area are having upcoming Back-to-School Bashes to help alleviate some of the expense of students returning to the classroom. ENNISEnnis ISD’s Back to School event will be held Saturday, Aug. 3 from 8 to 11 a.m.

Midlothian US 287 getting safety improvements

MIDLOTHIAN – For those drivers on US Highway 287 be mindful of the safety improvements being made that highway at exit ramp at FM 663.The work began on July 18, at the southwest corner of FM 663 and Highway 287.

Commissioners vote to continue Grievance Committee plan

ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioner’s Court voted unanimously in its meetings earlier this month to continue to adhere to Local Government Code §152.014(A)(1) to determine the county’s composition of its Salary Grievance Committee.

Butch Bryant on November ballot for Ellis County Republican JP Precinct 4

WAXAHACHIE – It was back in the spring when the Ellis County Commissioners Court named Mike McKenna as the temporary Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4.At the time, the Ellis County Precinct Chairs spoke to the court about their suggestion for the temporary replacement.

Maypearl artist Debob Jacob to demonstrate oil painting techniques

WAXAHACHIE – Debob Jacob, artist from Maypearl, will be doing a demonstration in oil painting for The Ellis County Art Association at their monthly meeting, Aug. 5 at First Baptist Church of Waxahachie (450 US287 BYP).

How to apply for an SBA Disaster Loan

The U.S. Small Business Administration offers low-interest disaster loans to Texans.SBA disaster loans are the largest source of federal disaster recovery funds for homeowners, renters, businesses and nonprofit organizations.

Midlothian Police involved in pursuit, shooting

MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Police were involved in a multi-city pursuit and shooting early Friday morning at around 2:43 a.m. when the Northern Ellis Emergency Dispatch was notified of a pursuit involving officers from the City of Dalworthington Gardens and the Town of Pantego.

Sheriff issues ‘Scam Alert’

ELLIS COUNTY – Last week, the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office was alerted by a local law enforcement agency that a group of scammers were targeting citizens in Ellis County.There are several variations of the scam that “made their rounds through Ellis County,” according to an ECSO press release.

ESD #2 funded new ambulance in Ovilla

OVILLA – The City of Ovilla will soon be seeing a variety of benefits from the recent passing of an Ellis County ESD #2 sales tax proposition.One of those benefits will be the funding of a much-needed ambulance service in that city.

1 month remains to apply for FEMA assistance after April 26-June 5 storms

AUSTIN – Texans who sustained losses from the storms and flooding April 26-June 5 have one month remaining to apply for federal assistance. The deadline is Aug. 15.To date, FEMA has provided $176.7 million to 76,562 Texas households. The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved $52.